Tex. Health & Safety Code § 436.034 · Subchapter C. ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates Section 436.011 or an order issued under this chapter.
(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider:
(1) the person's previous violations;
(2) the seriousness of the violation;
(3) the hazard to the health and safety of the public;
(4) the person's demonstrated good faith; and
(5) other matters as justice may require.
(c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 a day for each violation.
(d) Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 336, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1101, eff. April 2, 2015.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.436.htm
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